Ph.D. Program of Study

Research

While degree candidates may pursue specialized research foci based on the research expertise of individual faculty members, the most significant goal of the program is to focus on research areas germane to the needs and special resources of the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). Examples of specialized research areas connected to SURF include:

Graduate students present the results of their research at professional meetings.

Financial Support

Graduate assistantships are available ($18,000-$30,000) on a competitive basis. Applications for assistantships are available from the Department of Physics. All Ph.D. students are required to serve as teaching
assistants for a minimum of two semesters, although teaching opportunities may
be available to MS students also. Awarding of teaching assistantships is based on: